Gimp Chat Server Updates On 04-22-11 - Expect Downtime

GnuTux · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:05 am **(#1)**

The hosting server will receive software updates this Friday: 04-22-11.

MySQL database server from version 4.1 to 5.0 and will also include upgrades of PHP4.4, PHP5.2 and Apache to their latest stable versions.

I don't have exact times so it could be any time during the day.

Hopefully, these updates don't break everything. :hehe

mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

Don't forget to back up the database!

Oregonian · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:53 am **(#3)**

That's my job and, yes, I will do that. I back it up at least twice a week and sometimes more.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16124

Very good idea.
Looking forward to the new updates.

Willy · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:40 pm **(#5)**

What is gonna be the Difference? Like what are the updates gonna do?

GnuTux · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:15 pm **(#6)**

The updates are on the server side. There are enhancements, as well as bug & security fixes to the packages I mentioned in the first thread.

I can only hope there are no changes that affect the operation of Gimp Chat but I won't know until all the updates are in place. It's possible there's some outdated/depreciated phpBB code which will need to be updated.

There is also the possibility of other domains on the server having issues with the new updates that could affect server performance, which in turn could affect Gimp Chat.

PhotoMaster · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:05 pm **(#7)**

Hopefully the upgrade will be painless.

Willy · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:13 pm **(#8)**

PhotoMaster wrote:

Hopefully the upgrade will be painless.

+1

Does this Thread Show New Posts for anyone? It moves to the top of the active topic list, but is lacking that Little Square that takes you to the First Post you haven't read.

GnuTux · **Posted:** Thu Apr 21, 2011 1:29 pm **(#9)**

I'm seeing the "last unread post" square, Willy. Might need to clear your browser cache.

Oregonian · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:10 am **(#10)**

Just a reminder so that everyone knows when the site is taken down what is happening.

Willy · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:27 am **(#11)**

When is it going down?
Like any times, I know today, just any times?

Oregonian · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:51 am **(#12)**

I don't know when or how long it will take. It's all in GnuTux's hands. :mrgreen:

Willy · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:29 pm **(#13)**

Okay it was just down for me for about a half hour or so.
Anyone else?
And Tux are the updates done?

GnuTux · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:34 pm **(#14)**

The updates are underway now. You may experience intermittent outages as the updates progress. I'll post back to this thread when the updates are complete.

Willy · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:35 pm **(#15)**

Okay thanks for the heads up

PhotoComix · **Joined:** Apr 12, 2010 **Posts:** 5870

GC was offline but for a verry short time

GnuTux · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:09 pm **(#17)**

Server upgrades have been completed. Looks like everything went well. :bigthup

mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

I missed it?!

Oregonian · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:45 pm **(#19)**

I only experienced one brief outage. Well done, GnuTux! :pengy

Willy · **Posted:** Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:27 pm **(#20)**

Nice job Tux, hopefully no errors will show up